This cross-disciplinary studio major is designed to allow students to gain experience in all areas of the visual arts while pursuing a focused area of emphasis (AoE choices include: ceramics, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, or time-based art) to prepare them for the arts professions and graduate study. Students take a total of 74 hours of ART along with a minimum of 12 credit hours in art history (ARHS). 20 of the 74 ART hours are the foundation courses common to all areas of emphasis. 6 hours of 200-level courses are required in the student's focus area along with 6 hours of ART classes in additional studio areas. 18 hours of ART courses at the 300-level are required for the student's area of emphasis. 18 hours of additional ART or ARHS electives along with a 6-hour senior capstone in ART are required for the major. Including the variable 36 hours of General Education Foundation requirements, the major can be completed in 120 hours (students usually take 3-9 hours of open elective to reach 120 hours).
Bachelor of Art and Design at West Virginia University
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Bachelor of Art and Design at West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers the Bachelor of Art and Design as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its Morgantown campus in United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for art and design and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 16, 2027.
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Art and Design at West Virginia University
Entry Requirements
- Must have at least a 2.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale for general admission.
- Must meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and admission to the Intensive English Program (IEP).
- Please be advised that some Engineering majors may reach capacity and therefore will be restricted from entry.
- For direct admission to some colleges and majors, SAT or ACT scores are required and must be sent to WVU directly from the respective testing services. Please review the program requirements. For all other majors, international students are encouraged but not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, if available. SAT/ACT scores are useful for determining scholarship eligibility.
- WVU welcomes applications from students with IGCSE and O-Level Certificates from an approved UK exam board for admissions consideration. We require a minimum of five subject passes, of which two must be English and Mathematics. The average of the grades must be at least a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). A passing grade in the subject of English will be accepted as evidence of sufficient English ability.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Art and Design at West Virginia University
Application Fee 60
How to Apply for Bachelor of Art and Design at West Virginia University
- Review the admissions requirements, English Language Proficiency requirements (scores are for undergraduate levels only) and our undergraduate application deadlines.
- To apply for an on-campus program, complete either the WVU Application or the Common App and include the nonrefundable fee of $65.
WVU Application The Common AppTo apply for an online program, use the steps for WVU Online Campus applicants.
- Have your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or Duolingo English Test scores sent to WVU.
- Send the following information to WVU:
- Copies of all official academic records/transcripts in original language of issue (transcripts from U.S. institutions must be sent to WVU directly from the institutions).
- Copies of all academic certificates or diplomas in original language of issue.
- English translations of academic records/transcripts and certificates/diplomas.
Bachelor of Art and Design at West Virginia University
West Virginia University
United States of America, Morgantown